Sunday, November 26
Houston, Texas
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University of Houston
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New Orleans
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Photo by: Joe Buvid
Women's Basketball Knocks off New Orleans, 81-54
11/26/2023 5:21:00 PM | Women's Basketball
Houston moves to 4-0 for best start since 2010-11 season
HOUSTON – The University of Houston Women's Basketball program knocked off New Orleans, 81-54 at Fertitta Center on Sunday afternoon. The win over the Privateers moves the Cougars to 4-0 for their best start since the 2010-11 season.
Rebounding was the name of the game as Houston (4-0, 0-0 Big 12) outrebounded New Orleans (1-4, 0-0 SLC), 62-36. Senior forward Kamryn Jones tallied 11 boards and freshman guard Kierra Merchant collected a career-high nine rebounds.
Graduate guard N'yah Boyd led Houston with 21 points, one shy of tying her career-high of 22. Graduate forward Bria Patterson scored 16 points, while junior forward Maliyah Johnson tallied 13 points, knocking down a team-high three 3-pointers.
HOW IT HAPPENED
Houston remains at home for a mid-week tussle against Middle Tennessee at 7 p.m., Wednesday, for Way Back Wednesday: Study Break Night.
The Cougars wrap up their six-game homestand at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, against Florida A&M for The Shasta Express/Teacher Appreciation Day.
TICKETS
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Rebounding was the name of the game as Houston (4-0, 0-0 Big 12) outrebounded New Orleans (1-4, 0-0 SLC), 62-36. Senior forward Kamryn Jones tallied 11 boards and freshman guard Kierra Merchant collected a career-high nine rebounds.
Graduate guard N'yah Boyd led Houston with 21 points, one shy of tying her career-high of 22. Graduate forward Bria Patterson scored 16 points, while junior forward Maliyah Johnson tallied 13 points, knocking down a team-high three 3-pointers.
HOW IT HAPPENED
- Senior guard N'Yah Boyd opened the game for the Cougars with a three-pointer and scored the first 10 points for Houston.
- In the second quarter, the Cougars went on two separate runs, a 6-0 and 10-0 run to give Houston a 47-30 lead at the half.
- Patterson hit a three to open a 7-0 scoring run to start the third quarter.
- Houston held New Orleans to nine points in the third quarter, the second time holding an opponent under 10 points in a quarter this season (six, first quarter vs Sam Houston, Nov. 14, 2023).
- Houston outrebounded the Privateers 62-36, collecting the most rebounds in a single game this season.
- The Cougars scored 32 second-chance points and held the Privateers to six points.
- Houston is now 2-0 against New Orleans.
- Houston went a perfect 9-9 from the charity stripe.
- This marks the first time the Cougars have pulled down 60+ rebounds since the 2020-21 season, as they earned 61 rebounds against Temple (Jan. 20, 2021).
- The Cougars shot 52% from the field goal in the second half.
- Boyd is now 24 points shy of eclipsing 1,000 career points.
- Jones recorded a season-high 11 rebounds against UNO.
- Merchant collected a career-high nine rebounds and four blocks.
Houston remains at home for a mid-week tussle against Middle Tennessee at 7 p.m., Wednesday, for Way Back Wednesday: Study Break Night.
The Cougars wrap up their six-game homestand at 2 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 3, against Florida A&M for The Shasta Express/Teacher Appreciation Day.
TICKETS
Fans may purchase single-game tickets for all home games by clicking here. To purchase 2023-24 season tickets, click here. Fans may click here anytime or call 713-GO-COOGS (462-6647) during regular business hours.
SUPPORT HOUSTON RISE
Join Houston Rise, a $150 million fundraising campaign for Houston Athletics dedicated to championship success in the Big 12 Conference. Every Houston Rise contribution prepares our Cougars to compete and win in the Big 12. Click here to rise and be counted.
JOIN the FAST BREAK CLUB
Fans are invited to join the Fast Break Club to support Houston Women's Basketball. Fast Break Club members provide financial support directly to Houston Women's Basketball for needs beyond the program's operating budget. For more information about the Fast Break Club, click here.
STAY CONNECTED
Fans can receive updates by following @UHCougarWBB on Twitter and catch up with the latest news and notes on the team by clicking LIKE on the team's Facebook page at UHCougarWBB or on the team's Instagram page at @UHCougarWBB.
– UHCougars.com –
Team Stats
UNO
UH
FG%
.351
.360
3FG%
.200
.222
FT%
.667
1.000
RB
36
62
TO
22
14
STL
6
15
Game Leaders
Pts
21
FGM
9
3FGM
2
FTM
1
Pts
16
FGM
6
3FGM
2
FTM
2
Pts
13
FGM
5
3FGM
3
FTM
0
Pts
8
FGM
4
3FGM
0
FTM
0
Players Mentioned
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